US Bridges

Mo 41 S over Is 70

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 12 T 48 N R 18 W · Structure no. 6613

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,465
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 41 S over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 41 S over Is 70 in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMo 41 S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 12 T 48 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates38.93515, -92.8466
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2024)
Projected traffic1,978 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 41 S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Mo 41 S over Is 70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 41 S over Is 70 carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mo 41 S over Is 70?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 41 S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.